St. Jerome Ministries

Guide Book & Directory

If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the Church Office.

Update Membership Information

Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? Do you want your record published?

If you have not already informed the Church Office about changes to your record, please let us know now so that the information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct. The Church Office number is 254-666-7722

Music Ministry

The Chapel Road Band at the 5 pm Sunday evening Mass is in need of a part-time drummer. If interested, please see Bill Sharp after the Mass to set up an audition time.

Liturgy of the Hours

Liturgy of the Hours will now be prayed each morning in the Ave Maria Chapel. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they will be prayed before 7:00 am Mass. On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, they will be prayed at 7:00 am in the Chapel. Dary Santos will lead the prayers. Everyone is welcome.

First Friday Rosary

We will be saying the Rosary as a community on First Fridays for the deceased of our families, our parish, and other intentions. All are invited to participate. Time is 11:30 am. Mass follows in the Ave Maria Chapel at 12:15 pm.

Text-to-Give

We are keeping up with technology! Our parish now offers Text-to-Give. You can text any amount to (254) 232-4267, and enter the fund code to make a donation. Your transactions will be processed through the Online Giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can continue without an account, you can associate your number with an existing account. If you would like to set up an account, click the online giving button at the top of this page.

Upcoming Events

Coffee and Donuts Fellowship

We have coffee and donuts after the 8:30 am and 11:00 am masses EVERY SUNDAY except for Pancake Breakfast Sundays. Please join us!

Faith Journey

Faith Journey meets at 9:45-10:45 on Sunday mornings in the Ann and Joachim Hall, except for the 2nd Sunday.

Starting in February, the class will embark on a series entitled "EPIC" which will cover the 2,000-year history of the Church including Councils, Political environments, Popes, and doctrinal development. Everyone is welcome to join.

St. Jerome's Annual Garage Sale

Our ever-popular Garage Sale sponsored by the Women's Society, The Knights of Columbus and the Boy Scouts will be held on June 2nd, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Drop off will begin on Wednesday, May 30th, 8:30 am at Mother Theresa Center. We need those items you no longer use. No electronics, please. Clean, usable clothing, shoes, happily accepted. Mark your calendars. Please include plastic bags and newspapers with your donations. Call James Kreder for large item pick up at 254-717-8035

Potluck Dinner

Saturday, June 16th after the 6:00 PM Mass. Bring your favorite main dish, side dish or dessert to share.

Emergency Reaction- In Action (EmRIA)

EmRIA is a self- defense workshop designed to provide basic Christ-centered personal empowerment skills to keep you safe while at home, at work, at church, on the go, or online. One example is how to be safe while you are at home and how to respond in the event of an intruder. Techniques will equip the attendee with the skills necessary to progress to an intermediate and then advanced level (should one want to further their aptitude).

St. Jerome Catholic Church personally extends an invitation to you and encourages you to bring a few of your family members or friends along! The basic skills workshop is designed for ages 12 and older.

***If you have a group of 10 or more that would like to attend, please contact the church directly (254) 666-7722 to schedule a workshop specifically for your group.***

Men of St. Jerome

The next breakfast is Sunday, June 10th, in Jordan Hall. Two kinds of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, biscuits & gravy, chocolate milk, juice, and coffee will be served. People wanting to help with the breakfast are always welcome. Contact Bill Leek @ 254-716-3416 for information.

Come hang out with us at VBS. June 18th-22nd Ages 5-12

To register, call the CCE office 254-666-6222

The Visitation of Our Lady of Guadalupe—Cancelled

Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Visitation of Our Lady of Guadalupe that was scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2018, has been canceled. I want to THANK everyone that had helped spread the word of this event and all those who had agreed to support this event....the Woman's Society, Knights of Columbus, Altar Guild, organist, etc. Have a blessed day and may Our Lady of Guadalupe wrap you with her Holy Mantle.

"A Forest View of the Bible"

Wednesday, June 27th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM In the Anne and Joachim Hall

"Sometimes the Bible can be overwhelming so let's back up and take a forest view of the Bible. The Bible is broken into different sections. As we walk through the forest of the Bible, each part of the forest has a type of tree growing in it whose characteristics illustrate that particular section of the Bible. Our "walk" will be illustrated on a 4' x 24' drawing and a PowerPoint presentation as well as an Excel spreadsheet for each individual.”

Presented by Vicki Gaitros, this retreat will consist of two short talks with a break in between for snacks and socializing. Please call the office to register.

Schedules/Minutes

Calendar Entries and Room Reservations To add an event to the church calendar or to reserve a room, please fill out the Request Form

Ethics and Integrity in Ministry

Please Note: All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees; and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable must attend an EIM workshop in order to be compliant with diocesan EIM policies. Verification of safe environment training from a previous diocese no longer serves as training in the Diocese of Austin. Please contact the EIM Office at emily-hurlimann@austindiocese.org if you have questions.

Please check the Diocese of Austin website for upcoming workshops. You must sign-up for a workshop on the Diocese of Austin website.

Vocations

4x8" personalized engraved pavers that will be placed at the entrance to the new activities building can still be purchased for $100. Please bring order form and payment to the church office during regular business hours. For questions, please contact Pat Flavin at 235-1893 or
pat.flavin@gmail.com(Click on bricks below for form)

Catalyst for New Life

We are excited to announce that St. Jerome Parish has become a partner in an exciting 24/7 on-line web-based digital formation series called Formed, produced by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press.

Once you have signed up, don't forget to download the free iOS or Android app to put FORMED at your fingertips.

Amazon Smile Program

When you shop AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to St Jerome. Bookmark https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2291641 and use the link every time you shop. We received a donation of $51.48 from the AmazonSmile Foundation as a result of activity between January 1 and March 31, 2018

Our Vision Love the Lord with all our hearts, minds and souls and love our neighbor as ourselves.

Our Mission We the parishioners of St. Jerome Catholic Church, through the Word and Sacraments continue the Mission of Christ by spreading His Love through us to all the world today and tomorrow.